[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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        IN HONOR OF THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF SLOVENIAN STATEHOOD

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the 21st anniversary of Slovenian Statehood. I am also pleased to be 
joined by the Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Jure 
Zmauc and his wife, Mrs. Janja Zmauc, to celebrate Slovenian Statehood 
Day.
   The twenty-fifth of June is Slovenian Statehood Day, an annual 
celebration of Slovenia's independence and the sovereignty it gained in 
1991. It is a commemoration of the struggles and triumphs of the people 
of Slovenia. It also serves as an opportunity for residents of 
Northeast Ohio to celebrate the customs, traditions and contributions 
of Slovenian Americans to our community.
   This year's celebration of Slovenian Statehood Day will be held at 
the Rotunda at Cleveland City hall and is sponsored by the City of 
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Councilmen Michael Polensek and Joe 
Cimperman. This year's celebration will feature a musical performance 
by composer and saxophonist, Professor Oto Vrhovnik.
   Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the 21st anniversary of Slovenian Statehood. Slovenia has grown in 
many facets over the years and should be recognized for its prosperity.

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